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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1938
Page
4
Osceola Record, Polk County's oldest newspaper, announces Walter J Herbes as editor and publisher. The item notes mailing at Osceola post office under the 1879 act. Historic local paper highlights leadership.
Marriage licenses granted to Nelson Swanson and Hilda Swanson Daily and Rhodes and Ann Johnson. Sale of a Polk County farm, a death in Ainsworth, a saloon license grant, Odd Fellows and Rebekahs attendance in Hastings, and a bridge fire near Rising and Shelby. Also notes on 1912 events: golden wedding Pratt couple, Sloan visit, York dominates Osceola football, market report, and local births.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wefer of Beaver Crossing are the proud parents of a baby girl born Friday October 14. The mother and child rest at the home of Mrs. August Nelson. Several local residents visited friends and family across nearby towns during the weekend and Sunday services noted in Benedict and Hordville areas. Mrs. Mary Louise Peterson died after illness, with family neighboring Lines in attendance.
A candidate pledged to keep promises after election proves it by a strong 1935 session record. He has served in every public office with a history of delivering for the people and will be on hand at all times to fight for their interests. Voters are urged to ask his position on any issue and to support him.
Local families hosted and visited over the weekend with multiple dinners, calls, and outings. Names include Neal and Will Kroger households, Carl Steelquist, F E Heidbreder, Z F Myers, R L Smith, Willard Lindburg, Lloyd Kroger, Nelson King, Zeno Mackay, Fitch and Bethel Benjamin, Minnie White, Willard and Frank Adelson, Lawrence Schumacher, H G Brauer, Amelia Johnson, the Axbergs, Oscar Anderson, and Virgil Bush, highlighting wide social ties.
In the matter of the Estate of Orval T. VanHoosen deceased a petition for the appointment of Della M Baker as Administratrix has been filed and set for hearing November 4 1938 at 10 o clock a m Dated October 7 1938 TL M Merrick County Judge seal October 13 20 27
Sealed bids for guard rail work on Federal Aid Projects 29 and 143 F due October 27 1938 at 10:00 A M in Lincoln Nebraska. Bids bond 100 percent and certified check 100 dollars. Also notices for Polk County general election on November 8 1938 listing numerous state and county offices to be elected with polling hours from 8 A M to 8 P M. Osceola and Lincoln offices referenced.
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